The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast Dick in a Box
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Jul 8, 2024 The hosts dive into the creation and enduring popularity of their iconic digital short, 'Dick in a Box.' They share hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from collaborating with Justin Timberlake and their experiences performing live at Madison Square Garden. Nostalgia takes center stage as they discuss the creative inspirations drawn from '90s R&B and memorable pop culture moments. Plus, they reflect on the rollercoaster of producing sketches and the legacy their work has left on comedy.
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Justin Turned The Sketch Into A Song
- The trio wrote most of the short then brought it to Justin Timberlake.
- Timberlake helped shape the melody and taught them recording basics in Pro Tools.
Late-Week Midnight Creation
- The Lonely Island stayed up all night Tuesday and Wednesday to find a short.
- They scrapped ideas until Thursday when Jorma hit on the 'dick in a box' premise.
Early-90s R&B Anchored The Look
- The short intentionally copied early‑90s R&B videos for sound and style.
- They styled the trio as the 'white guy from Color Me Bad' to sell the aesthetic.
